Published: Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 10:10 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 10:36 a.m.

LAKELAND | Deputies are looking for a man who ran after crashing a car into a semi-truck, critically injuring a Lakeland woman early Tuesday.

A Saddle Creek Corp. semi-truck was heading north on Fish Hatchery Road in Lakeland about 12:30 a.m. when it was in a collision with a white 2013 Chevrolet Malibu at the intersection of Saddle Creek Road, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

The truck jackknifed and the driver of the Malibu ran from the scene, deputies said.

China Harris, 24, a passenger in the car, was critically injured in the crash and investigators have been unable to speak with her.

The unknown driver is described as a slender black man with short hair, wearing a white T-shirt.

The car's Florida license plate reads CDU A08, deputies said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 800-226-8477. Callers can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward.

<p>LAKELAND | Deputies are looking for a man who ran after crashing a car into a semi-truck, critically injuring a Lakeland woman early Tuesday. </p><p>A Saddle Creek Corp. semi-truck was heading north on Fish Hatchery Road in Lakeland about 12:30 a.m. when it was in a collision with a white 2013 Chevrolet Malibu at the intersection of Saddle Creek Road, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. </p><p>The truck jackknifed and the driver of the Malibu ran from the scene, deputies said. </p><p>China Harris, 24, a passenger in the car, was critically injured in the crash and investigators have been unable to speak with her. </p><p>The unknown driver is described as a slender black man with short hair, wearing a white T-shirt. </p><p>The car's Florida license plate reads CDU A08, deputies said. </p><p>Anyone with information is asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 800-226-8477. Callers can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward.</p><p>[ Stephanie Allen can be reached at 863-802-7550. ]</p>